Genetic causes of common disorders revealed
Washington – Researchers have found that six common diseases arise from DNA changes located outside genes. The study from the laboratory of Peter Scacheri, PhD, shows that multiple DNA changes, or variants, work in concert to affect genes, leading to autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid... read more »
College goers’ heavy internet use shares symptoms of addiction
Washington – Researchers have suggested that young adults who are heavy users of the Internet may also exhibit signs of addiction. The research tracked the Internet usage of 69 college students over two months. Lead researcher Dr. Sriram Chellappan, an assistant professor of computer science... read more »
Japan seeking US assistance to obtain counter cyberattack capability
Tokyo – Japan is reportedly seeking to curb the increased cyberattacks on the nation’s government systems and in a bid to have the ability to counter the attacks by a foreign nation, it is mulling over plans to cooperate with the US that has the most sophisticated counterattack... read more »
Selena Gomez `in high spirits` after canceling tour
Washington – Selena Gomez recently took to Twitter to announce that she is the happiest she has been in a while since the cancellation of the Australian leg of her tour. The ‘Come And Get It’ hit maker also posted a picture of herself with a baby, supposedly her little sister, People... read more »
Obama nominates Senator Max Baucus as ambassador to China
President Barack Obama nominated Senator Max Baucus on Friday as US ambassador to China. “Max Baucus is going to be an outstanding ambassador to China, and I’d like a swift... read more »
Taiwan court suspends trial of ailing ex-president
Taipei – A Taiwanese court has suspended the trial of former president Chen Shui-bian on the ground that he is suffering from depression, dementia and other health problems, officials... read more »
Israeli PM amongst NSA, GCHQ’s 1,000 ‘snoop-op’ targets
London – The US and UK spy agencies reportedly spied on targets that include a European Union commissioner, humanitarian organizations and an Israeli PM who held office in 2009. The... read more »
Stepping up defence ties with Sri Lanka outrageous: Jayalalithaa
Expressing dismay over reports of Indian Coast Guard participating in naval exercises with Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday asked Prime Minister... read more »
At 78, Dharmendra bags endorsement deal
Mumbai – Veteran actor Dharmendra has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Okaya Power Group, an inverter and UPS battery manufacturer. The 78-year-old, who has been part of films like... read more »
